Is it safe to submerge it to a very hot oil like 374 F in a deep fryer?
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I haven't tried it, but I don't know why it wouldn't work. They seem very sturdy. I use them to place very hot pans right from a 400 degree oven. Keep in mind the size of the racks. They are shallow, so they won't raise food very high in the oil.
662709
The non stick coating makes this product unsuitable for deep frying. You would be better off with a product made for this purpose. Non Stick coatings would be damaged by deep frying.
535714
It will reach max temperature, when you put the turkey in the fryer the temperature would drop drown and would not come back up. the heat from fryer melted the plastic on the temperature gauge.
152022
I haven't but don't think I would try it. I would get a deep fry/candy thermometer to be safe. Neil
427541
It is a deep fat fryer, 350 deg F max. Works well. So, why not, if that temp is recommended? I have not explored Indian recipes.
2077109
Off hand I'd say above 350. We turn it on to highest temp & fry mostly seafood. Using lid helps maintain high temp & I take it off for a moment. We get crispy fried. I love it.
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The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've... » Read More The longer you leave this fryer plugged in, the hotter the oil will get but then it levels off. You could use a cooking thermometer to check the temp if you really wanted to know. I think it's really simple use... The longer you leave your food in the fryer the more brown it will get. What I like most about this fryer is that, if you are frying anything that is breaded, like fried oysters... the breading stays in tack... unlike the fryers with baskets... the oysters get stuck on the basket and all the breading comes off. Will NEVER use a fryer with a basket to fry anything breaded. I've never tried Fried Chicken in this fryer, but I have a feeling it would work great. « Show Less
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I'm not sure. I have never used it for deep frying. It is only two (2) inches deep. The temperature control seems accurate. It might work.
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Hi Barry,There is no removable container that holds the oil. I transfer the oil (cooled) to a plastic bottle, either I save the bottle the oil came in or use another plastic bottle with a top. The fryer has a lip for pouring on the front corner. I remove the lid first then pour the oil into the bottle. Then I use paper towel to clean the inside before I wash the inside with a dish towel. I wash the lid also only I submerge it into the dish water (make sure to remove the filter first). It's a really quick and easy process. You could also purchase a dollar store container just for this purpose. Hope this helps....happy frying:) Hi Barry,There is no removable container that holds the oil. I transfer the oil (cooled) to a plastic bottle, either I save the bottle the oil came in or use another plastic bottle with a top. The fryer has a lip for pouring on the front corner. I remove the lid first then pour the oil into the bottle. Then I use paper towel to clean the inside before I wash the inside with a dish towel. I wash the lid also only I submerge it into the dish water (make sure to remove the filter first). It's a really quick and easy process. You could also purchase a dollar store container just for this... » Read More Hi Barry,There is no removable container that holds the oil. I transfer the oil (cooled) to a plastic bottle, either I save the bottle the oil came in or use another plastic bottle with a top. The fryer has a lip for pouring on the front corner. I remove the lid first then pour the oil into the bottle. Then I use paper towel to clean the inside before I wash the inside with a dish towel. I wash the lid also only I submerge it into the dish water (make sure to remove the filter first). It's a really quick and easy process. You could also purchase a dollar store container just for this purpose. Hope this helps....happy frying:) « Show Less
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Since it is a large deep fryer. I would have to believe that you can cook just about anything friable in this unit.My opinion only.....
1368390
Hi! Thanks for asking. This is expeller pressed at a temp between 120 and 200 degrees F so it does not damage the oil. Cold pressing doesn't work well for all nuts because they have to be pressed harder to get the oil out so it makes a little heat. You can fry with this oil up to 400-450 degrees before it causes a breakdown in the oil. I mostly saute with it because I don't do much frying but I have fried chicken and pork chops in it and they do great. It is so nice to know that I can do this without producing harmful chemicals that I'm going to eat! Hope this helps : )
258859
I believe that this oil will work very well in a deep fryer. I live in a tropical climate and I refrigerate all my oil so that it will last longer.
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The same oil can be reused in the BDF500XL Smart Fryer. We do not recommend keeping it in the fryer for extended period as this is not an air-tight storage container and the oil can go bad.
1208887
We have also tried this, and left the oil in the fryer for about more than ten days and reused it several times during that period and no problem has occured. I am not a health expert and I do not want to cause any problems for anyone. All I am saying is we have done it and have not experienced any problems yet.
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I'm not 100% sure. This is not as deep as the fryer so I do not believe that it will sit far enough into the deep fryer, the handle will stop it from going down into the oil. I use it in a 5 quart dutch oven on the stovetop.Hope this helps.
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I wouldn't. Deep frying is usually done at 350-375 degrees F and this might melt the plastic components in the handle ( some of the internal components appear to be made of lower temperature plastic) You can and often will saute' in the bottom of the pot before pressure cooking. And definitely never fry with the lid closed in anything other than a commercial vessel that was specifically made for this purpose. It can and probably will explode into a ball of flames!
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Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck... » Read More Just my opinion. I would not attempt it. It says in the description "fry" but it lacks a temp shut off (at least my model does) that would prevent overheating the oil. The "fry" basket and pot are shallow, about 1/4 the size needed for a turkey. If you look at a decent turkey fryer, there seems to be more guarding around the burner and the hose to the propane tank appears longer. Nope, not me. Maybe shrimp, fish or fries, but not a turkey. Be safe. Please, buy a recent unit with updated safety features that is designed for frying a turkey. Good luck. BTW, this is a heck of a nice GRILL. « Show Less